A creeping alpine with tiny green leaves. Many star-shaped blue flowers on wiry stems in summer. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Wahlenbergia saxicola
A creeping alpine with tiny green leaves. Many star-shaped blue flowers on wiry stems in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Wahlenbergia |
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Species | saxicola |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Sandy |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Campanulaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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